Chottanikarai Bhagavathy
The chorus chanting of ‘Amme Narayana’, ‘Devi Narayana’ and ‘Lakshmi Narayana’ rent the air throughout the day. Devotees throng the temple to have a rendezvous with the goddess who is believed to cure people who are mentally ill.... more

Adi Fridays at Nanganallur temples
Dakshinayanam begins with Adi and the very first day is celebrated as Adi pal. Adi Velli (Adi Fridays) is considered auspicious and all temples in the holy suburb of Chennai, Nanganallur, resembles heaven on earth.... more

Andal and Aadi Pooram
Andal, the mystic poet, is the only woman amongst the 12 Azhwars in Vaishnavite tradition. She was found near a tulasi vanam in Srivilliputtur in Tamil Nadu. Her foster father, Periyazhwar, groomed her. Her lyrical outbursts, called Tiruppavai, numbering 30, are sung during the Tamil month of Margazhi.... more

Kanyakumari Amman Temple
The place Kanyakumari takes its name from Goddess Kanyakumari (also called Kumari Amman).The Kanyakumari Amman temple is situated on the seashore, the confluence of the three oceans – Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean.... more